31 - DATING - Can I be friends with an ex? Exploring the psychology of being 'just friends' with an ex

Louise sits down with clinical psychologist look at the concepts of attachment, validation, power, comfort, attention, security and more in this episode of OPENHOUSE - with a dose of juicy stories along the way. ⇢ How to be friends with your ex - and whether you really should be trying to be? ⠀⇢ What is the psychology behind what drives someone to want to stay in touch with your ex?⠀⇢ We explore validation, power, comfort, attention, security and more - why do we find it so hard to let go of these things?⠀⇢ Louise’s experience of bumping into an ex years down the line; ⠀⇢ How a new partner coming into the scene impacts the experience. ⠀Things also get deep in this exercise when Louise shares her feelings about her most recent ex boyfriend and Dr Tari Mack gives her some sobering home truths. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices